Chunky Chipotle Chili

The weather is turning cold and we’ve got something to help warm you up. Chunky Chipotle Chili, a medium-spicy soup featuring mixed beans, lentils, quinoa, chipotle pepper, and chile de árbol! This chili pairs well with corn chip dippers, pasta, eggs and rice. Vegan and Gluten Free.  

Species Preservation

 “What humans do over the next 50 years will determine the fate of all life on the planet.” – David Attenborough, British Naturalist and Broadcaster The decisions we make in our daily life — at home and away from home — impact the wellness of our health, family, community, and […]

Slumber and Siestas

Backpackers, especially thru-hikers, often experience fatigue. There are endless reasons that keep you from getting asleep or staying asleep – stormy weather, screeching owls, howling coyotes, obnoxious weekend hikers, aching bones, fear, a snoring partner, the worry about not getting to sleep, etc. Waking up after a night of inadequate rest will […]

Listening In: Earthly Sounds in a Man-Made World

I always find it ironic when I see someone on the trail wearing earbuds. It seems that while this person is taking the time to travel through the natural world, they are simultaneously filtering part of it out. We humans have had a lot of help tuning out mother nature, […]

How Far? How to Estimate Distance with your Thumb

Estimating distance is a crucial skill in various scenarios such as daily life, hiking, and survival situations. It helps you maintain your sense of direction, calculate distance and height, and estimate travel time while hiking relative to your pace. Did you know you can estimate distance using only your finger? […]